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Subtract 9/96 from 63/3

1st number: 21 0/3, 2nd number: 9/96

63/3 - 9/96 is 669/32.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 3 and 96 is 96

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 96
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 32 = 96,
    63/3 = 63 × 32/3 × 32 = 2016/96
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 1 = 96,
    9/96 = 9 × 1/96 × 1 = 9/96
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    2016/96 - 9/96 = 2016 - 9/96 = 2007/96
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 669/32
  6. In mixed form: 2029/32

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